Ear, Nose, And Throat (Ent) Vocabulary

noun The plural form of 'naris', which refers to the nostrils or nasal passages of a person or animal.

• The nares are the openings in the nose through which air enters and leaves the respiratory system.
• Make sure to keep your nares clean to avoid any breathing problems.
• I can't breathe properly because my nares are all stuffed up.
• His nares flared in anger as he listened to the accusations.

adjective relating to or affected by enlargement of the adenoids, typically resulting in a nasal voice or nasal congestion

• The doctor noted that the patient had an adenoidal voice, which could be a sign of a nasal condition.
• I can always tell when my sister is getting sick because she starts talking in this adenoidal tone.
• Stop talking like that, you sound all adenoidal and nasally.
• His adenoidal speech made it difficult for others to take him seriously in the meeting.